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Second Reign
The Second Reign is a period of History of Brazil, history within the Empire of Brazil that lasted 49 years, beginning with the end of the Regency period (Empire of Brazil), regency period on 23 July 1840, upon the declaration of Declaration of age of Pedro II, Pedro de Alcântara's majority, and ending on 15 November 1889, when the parliamentary constitutional monarchy in force was removed by the Proclamation of the Republic (Brazil), proclamation of the republic. The Second Reign represented a period of great cultural progress and significance for Brazil, with the growth and consolidation of the Brazilian nation as an independent country and as an important member of the American nations. This era witnessed the consolidation of the country's Imperial Brazilian Army, army and Imperial Brazilian Navy, navy, culminating in the Paraguayan War in 1865, and profound changes in the social sphere, such as the gradual Slavery in Brazil, abolition of slavery and the encouragement of Imm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Imperial Regalia Of Brazil
The Jewels of the Empire of Brazil were the official ornaments and regalia worn by the Emperor of Brazil during the Brazilian monarchical period. They were used by the Brazilian Imperial Family until 1889, among them the famous Crown of Dom Pedro II. Part of the jewels are on display at the National Museum of Brazil in Rio de Janeiro, and others have been at the Imperial Museum of Brazil in Petrópolis since 1943. Some are also in Brasília. They were used in the ceremonies of Acclamation and Coronation of the emperors of Brazil, they were also used in the two solemn sessions of Opening and Closing of the General Assembly. Part of the regalia are the Crown of Pedro I, the Imperial Scepter, the Majestic Robes, the Sword of Ipiranga, and the Empire Medals, all kept in Brazilian territory. Regalia Crown of Pedro I Made in 1822 for the coronation of Pedro I by the goldsmith Manuel Inácio de Loiola, the crown of Pedro I is almost an inverse of the royal crown of Portugal. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
